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Twandra Lomax-Brown

Unit Coordinator Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences

PROGRAMS

    Through Family and Consumer Sciences Programs, such as Family Strengthening and Workforce Development Education and Support, services are provided to families and individuals in the general population, as well as those referred by agencies.  Moreover, support services are offered to grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.

Resources are as follows:      

 

  • Financial Education
  • Credit Education
  • Housing Education
  • Homebuyers Education
  • Renters Education
  • Food, Nutrition and Wellness
  • Food Safety
  • Food Preparation
  • Workforce Readiness
  • Business Etiquette
  • Social Etiquette  
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    ADULT AND FAMILY NUTRITION PROGRAM     

     

  • Promotes Healthy Habits
  • Healthy Eating
  • Physical Activity
  • Diet Related Disease Prevention
  • Food Preparation Skills
  • Experiential Learning
  • Family Resources  
  • EDUCATION

    • Master of Arts in  Education, Central Michigan University
    • Bachelor of Science in Consumer Science, Norfolk State University
    • Graduate Coursework in Counselor Education, Hampton University
    • Graduate Coursework in Educational Research, Virginia Commonwealth University

    EXPERIENCE

    • Advisor for Career, Employment and Transfer–J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
    • Adjunct Faculty-J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
    • Records and Registration Specialist – Virginia Commonwealth University
    • Student Services Assistant – Norfolk State University
    • Case Manager- City of Richmond Social Services

    PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

    • VAFCS-Virginia Association for Family and Consumer Sciences)
    • VESA
    • VACE -Virginia Association for Colleges and Employers (2007-2008)
    • NACE -National Association for Colleges and Employers (2007-2008)
    • NACADA -National Academic Advising Association (2007-2008)
    • Phi Delta Kappa Association for Professional Educators (2007-2008)
    • Boaz and Ruth, Inc. (non-profit) Board Member- Vice Chair (2007-2011)